So, you’ve had your 6 week doctors check. Now what?
At approximately 6/8 weeks post partum you will be offered your doctors check which SHOULD cover both your physical and mental wellbeing and how you are coping.
This is the general time it’s also considered ‘safe’ to return to exercise after a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and birth (longer for c section recovery)
If you are given the green light to go ahead and reintroduce exercise it is important to remember your body still needs healing and recovery so don’t jump in too quickly too soon.
Some people may feel comfortable gradually introducing basic core and body weight exercises prior to 6 weeks depending on fitness levels and individual recovery but even so it’s important to remember there is no need to rush this process.
At 6 weeks postpartum there are still many changes occurring in the body both physically and hormonally (not forgetting the complete shift of lifestyle change as well)
How do I know that I am ready?
What if I do not feel ready yet?
You have your body for a lifetime, rushing the important phase of rehabilitation and recovery will do you no favours. Take your time.